Boys’ Varsity Basketball
Mustangs Capture 48-41 Victory
At Emmanuel Christian

By: Kris McMahon (December 20, 2005)

The score between Emmanuel Christian and the Mason was close the entire game, but finally in the fourth quarter the Mustangs pulled away for a 48-41 victory Saturday, Dec. 17.

Prior to the tip-off the three senior captains told the team to come out strong and fired up, to avoid falling behind early which had happened in the previous two games.

Paul Mene led the Mustangs’ charge with an all-around outstanding game, 13 points, eight rebounds, and five steals. Valdis “Vladi” Kravalis towered over the Emmanuel Christian team, scoring 10 points, getting seven rebounds and three blocks. Ben Zorn contributed to the victory with nine points and 12 rebounds. Mike Schwengel, “the Professor”, had a strong defensive and offensive game, with eight assists, eight steals and four points. Jack Settje added to the win with four points, 12 rebounds and five steals, but suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter.    

The Mustangs committed 25 turnovers against Emmanuel Christian. Turnovers have become an ongoing problem for Mason. Coach Broderick said he was not worried about turnovers in future games if the boys will “stick to the fundamentals and follow specific roles.”

Travis Greene sat out the Emmanuel Christian game because of injury, but will unleash his skills with the rest of the Mustangs tonight at 7:30 against Word of Life. This is the last home game before the winter break.